BTE
Baytex Energy Corp
NYSE: BTE · ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P
$4.40
+0.46% today
Updated 2026-08-11
Market cap
$3.25B
P/E ratio
—
P/S ratio
2.52x
EPS (TTM)
$-0.25
Dividend yield
2.11%
52W range
$2 – $5
Volume
18.8M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
54
out of 100
Grade: C
Hold
Investment rating
6.7
Growth
B6.5
Quality
B4.5
Profitability
C4.7
Valuation
C5/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
0.6
Altman Z-Score
Distress
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Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$5.10
+15.91%
12-Month target
—
—
Intrinsic (DCF)
$4.26
Margin of safety
-3.29%
3 Strong Buy3 Buy5 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Free cash flow $108.08M — positive
+ Revenue growth 51.30% QoQ
+ Debt/equity 0.07x — low leverage
Risks
- Altman Z 0.60 — distress zone
- Thin margins at -42.90%
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.31B | $2.71B | $1.61B | $1.48B | $1.67B |
| Net income | $848.08M | $-233.38M | $236.44M | $-603.29M | $174.94M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $-0.25 |
| Free cash flow | $648.83M | $239.61M | $593.85M | $207.47M | $108.08M |
| Profit margin | 36.78% | -8.60% | 14.67% | -40.77% | -42.90% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Baytex Energy Corp trades at $4.40. Our Smart Value Score of 54/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 5/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 0.60, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $1.67B. with profit margins at -42.90%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $4.26.
Frequently asked questions
What is Baytex Energy Corp's stock price?
Baytex Energy Corp (BTE) trades at $4.40, on a P/S of 2.5x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is Baytex Energy Corp overvalued?
Baytex Energy Corp carries a Smart Value Score of 54/100 (Grade C), which we rate Hold. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. On valuation specifically, our conservative DCF puts intrinsic value at $4.26 against the $4.40 price, so on cash flow terms the market is paying a premium for Baytex Energy Corp's growth. The Hold rating reflects that growth and quality, while the DCF flags that the price already assumes a lot.
What is the price target of Baytex Energy Corp (BTE)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $5.10, about 15.9% above the current $4.40. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of Baytex Energy Corp (BTE)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $4.26, a -3.3% margin of safety versus today's $4.40. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A negative reading means the price is running ahead of that conservative estimate, leaving little downside cushion if growth slows.
What is Baytex Energy Corp's revenue?
Baytex Energy Corp's trailing twelve-month revenue is $1.67B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
Baytex Energy Corp's Altman Z-Score is 0.60, which places it in the distress. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorENERGY
IndustryOIL & GAS E&P
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio2.52x
ROE-34.59%
Beta0.57
50D MA$4.39
200D MA$3.80
Shares out0.71B
Float0.70B
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Avg volume18.8M
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